Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S17 · Sheffield
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S62 · Rotherham
245
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Norton has less crime — 48 vs 245 incidents in April 2026.
Rawmarsh recorded substantially more crime than Norton in April 2026 — 245 incidents compared to 48, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4), while Rawmarsh has more Shoplifting (68). Norton is below the national average while Rawmarsh is above, making Norton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Norton recorded fewer crimes than Rawmarsh — 48 vs 245 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Norton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Norton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Rawmarsh had more Shoplifting. Overall, Norton recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 245).